The 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report is now available, and even though it indicates 82.4 million Americans are inactive, there has been a noticeable increase in participation rates for many sports and activities. March 6, 2018 – The 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report on sports and activities in the U.S. shows that 28% of the population,…
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce three new members of the PTR Board of Directors were elected at the organization’s Annual General Membership Meeting. Hilton Head Island, SC — Feb. 27, 2018 — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce three new members of the PTR Board of Directors were elected at…
The partnership will further integrate Perkville Rewards Program with Virtuagym solutions, empowering gym owners and members with customizable rewards. Amsterdam — Feb. 26, 2018 — Virtuagym, provider of the all-in-one coaching and management platform for fitness clubs, today announced its partnership with Perkville, the #1 loyalty and rewards program in the fitness space. This move will…
More than 400,000 fitness professionals provide exercise instruction and services in the U.S. Boston — February 23, 2018 — Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released the U.S. Fitness Professional Outlook, a new report that analyzes trends in the fitness instructor market. This report also examines employment growth for fitness professionals since 2003, along…
It is challenging to predict when an active shooter incident could occur, which is why it’s best to plan ahead in case one were to happen at your club. Earlier this month, we learned that an active shooter took the lives of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. This is…
A new strategic partnership further integrates Perkville Rewards Program into Daxko’s solutions. Birmingham, AL — Feb. 20, 2018 — Daxko, the industry leader in member-based health & wellness software, today announced their official partnership with Perkville, the #1 loyalty and rewards program in the fitness space. This partnership will deepen the integration of Perkville’s customizable rewards…
Between 10 state legislative alerts and gaining our 122nd PHIT sponsor, a lot has happened since our last legislative update. A lot has happened in Washington, D.C. in the past month, yet paradoxically, Congress has not accomplished much. We had two (two!) government shutdowns and still have not decided on how to fully fund the…
There is one factor that has the largest impact on the success of health club businesses, and IHRSA uses it to save clubs time and money. Boston — February 19, 2018 — Believe it or not, there is one factor that has the single biggest impact on the success of health club businesses. It’s not members.It’s…
Hear from Brian Wood, Mark Grabowski, and Rob Sjoberg, about “Insights into the Drivers Currently Attracting Financial Capital to the Industry” during the 22nd Annual IHRSA Financial Panel at IHRSA 2018. Boston — February 13, 2018 — The annual IHRSA Financial Panel, taking place during IHRSA 2018, will give session attendees the opportunity to hear advice…
2017 Sales are up in all geographic areas, strong growth in China and United States. Starting from today TECHNOGYM will be protagonist, as Official Supplier, of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Cesena (Italia)— February 9, 2018 —The Board of Directors of Technogym (MTA: TGYM), a globally leading company operating in the fitness equipment area and…
Generation Z and Millennials lead the way as more than one out of four health club goers utilized fitness training services. Boston — February 8, 2018 — Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released The IHRSA Fitness Training Report, sponsored by Power Systems. The report helps club operators better understand personal and small group training…
Crunch Fitness, the health club chain renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Dan Gallagher as its new Chief Financial Officer. NEW YORK— February 5, 2018—Crunch Fitness, the health club chain renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Dan Gallagher as its new Chief Financial Officer. Former…